1973 Honda Life vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1973 Honda Life is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Simca Oceane weights approximately 480 kg more than 1973 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Simca Oceane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Simca Oceane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Simca Oceane (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1960 Simca Oceane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Life | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
